Auntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

Deep ruby in colour. On the nose, fragrant black cherry and rich plum fruit is subtly lifted by layers of dark red florals and complex savoury forest floor, dark chocolate, cigar box. On the palate, this wine shows the concentration of the vintage. Pure flavours of ripe berry fruit and dark plum fill the pallet. This fruit is supported by powerful yet finely polished tannins giving a plush yet silky texture with seamless length.

• Winery: Auntsfield Estate
  
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
  
• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
  
• Vintage: 2021
  
• Alcohol: 14%
  
• Volume: 750ml
  
• Closure: Screwcap
• Other: Sustainable Wine Growing
• Food pairing: Chicken & duck; lamb & mild sausage; tuna & salmon; mushroom risotto; mushroom & light-medium red sauces; brie & goats cheese

Auntsfield continues the proud heritage of Marlborough’s first vineyard and winery established in 1873. The Single Vineyard wines are made from grapes grown at Auntsfield Estate. Each wine shows the distinctive characteristics of ripeness, texture and minerality – qualities unique to the ancient Greywacke rock and Loess clay soils of the vineyard. The wines are distinctive for their lifted aromatics, silky mouth feel and the powerful expression of pure fruit, ripe tannin and balanced oak.

Auntsfield Estate is the home of Marlborough's first colonial vineyard and winery. The original vineyard was established in 1873 and made highly regarded wine for over 50 years. The dramatic hillside vineyard with its unique variety of soils is again producing premium wines under the guidance of the Cowley family. The proud heritage of the land is the inspiration to produce exciting hand crafted wines of balance and individuality that display the special terrior of this historic Marlborough vineyard. 

• 5 Stars - The Real Review (2020 vintage)
  
• 94/100 Points - Wine Orbit (2020 vintage)
  
• 96/100 Points - Bob Campbell (2017 vintage)
  
• 5 Stars - Michael Cooper (2017 vintage)
  
• 94/100 Points - Cameron Douglas (2016 vintage)